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Why foreign businesses are choosing Yokohama over Tokyo when expanding into Japan

Why foreign businesses are choosing Yokohama over Tokyo when expanding into Japan

by openyokohama | Mar 10, 2020 | News

Yokohama City, as a historically international city and the second largest in the country, is one of the most popular locations for global companies seeking to expand their business and enter the Japanese market. The city offers many unique incentives and benefits for...
Isuzu Motors Limited relocating to Yokohama to join city’s strong automotive industry base

Isuzu Motors Limited relocating to Yokohama to join city’s strong automotive industry base

by openyokohama | Jan 7, 2020 | News

After having just announced last month that 7 global automotive companies established their bases in Yokohama in 2019, we are happy to announce that they will be joined by another. Isuzu Motors will be relocating its headquarters and affiliated companies from Tokyo to...
Automotive companies flock to Yokohama – 7 global companies (incl. Ducati, Polaris) establish local bases

Automotive companies flock to Yokohama – 7 global companies (incl. Ducati, Polaris) establish local bases

by openyokohama | Dec 3, 2019 | News

Yokohama City’s unique qualities and location make it an extremely attractive destination for doing business in Japan, leading to many domestic and international companies taking notice and establishing locations in the quickly-developing bay area. This is especially...
Open Innovation is the Key to Survival (Innovation Interviews, Ep. 5)

Open Innovation is the Key to Survival (Innovation Interviews, Ep. 5)

by openyokohama | Aug 19, 2019 | Innovation Interview

(Right) Shingo Nagai, Executive Manager and Head of Area Management, Sotetsu Building Management Co., Ltd. (Left) Yuta Hashimoto, Assistant Section Chief, Keikyu Corporation Business Creation Department Mr. Nagai and Mr. Hashimoto both work with large Japanese...
Company Spotlight: Leggett & Platt Automotive

Company Spotlight: Leggett & Platt Automotive

by openyokohama | Mar 5, 2019 | Company Spotlight

Hayato Sugawara, Manager, L&P Automotive Japan KK (Left)Steve Henderson, Vice President, Leggett & Platt; President, Automotive Group (Middle)Barry Jones, President, North America, Chief Technology Officer (Right) Leggett & Platt Automotive focuses on...
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